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Bellator 97: Chandler vs. Rickels

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Jul 31, 2013
BFC
Albuquerque, NM
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Bellator 97
  • Date: Wednesday 07.31.2013 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Venue: Santa Ana Star Center
  • MMA Bouts: 14

Fight Card
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  • Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Donald Sanchez
    W
    Up to 28-13
    Donald Sanchez
    Prelim
    145
    3 x 5
    #14 add_circle
    L
    Down to 7-5
    Cliff Wright
    Cliff Wright
    Professional MMA
    Nickname "The Goblin"
    28
    +11 mos, 1 week, 6 days     		Age at Fight 34
    +6 mos, 1 week, 2 days
    145.4 lbs
    (66.0 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    148.8 lbs
    (67.5 kgs)
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    		Height
    5'11"
    (180cm)
    70.0"
    (178cm)
    		Reach
    71.0"
    (180cm)
    Matchup Page
  • KO/TKO, Punches Round 2 of 3
    Adrian Cruz
    W
    Up to 5-0
    Adrian Cruz
    Prelim
    135
    3 x 5
    #13 add_circle
    L
    Down to 6-4
    Felipe Chavez
    Felipe Chavez
    Professional MMA
    "Killa" Nickname "Flip"
    30
    +3 mos, 4 wks, 1 day     		Age at Fight
    136.0 lbs
    (61.7 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    134.9 lbs
    (61.2 kgs)
    5'7"
    (170cm)
    		Height
    N/A
    -
    68.0"
    (173cm)
    		Reach
    N/A
    -
    Matchup Page
  • Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Javier Palacios
    W
    Up to 2-0
    Javier Palacios
    Prelim
    151
    3 x 5
    #12 add_circle
    L
    Down to 1-2
    Richard Jacques
    Richard Jacques
    Professional MMA
    27
    +4 mos, 1 week, 3 days     		Age at Fight
    148.8 lbs
    (67.5 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    151.2 lbs
    (68.6 kgs)
    5'11"
    (180cm)
    		Height
    5'9"
    (175cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Shawn Bunch
    W
    Up to 2-0
    Shawn Bunch
    Prelim
    135
    3 x 5
    #11 add_circle
    L
    Down to 1-3
    Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson
    Professional MMA
    "The Great" Nickname
    30
    +4 mos, 1 week, 5 days     		Age at Fight
    135.6 lbs
    (61.5 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    135.6 lbs
    (61.5 kgs)
    5'5"
    (165cm)
    		Height
    5'8"
    (173cm)
    66.0"
    (168cm)
    		Reach
    71.0"
    (180cm)
    Matchup Page
  • KO/TKO, Punches 1:45 Round 2 of 3, 6:45 Total
    Jeremy Kimball
    W
    Up to 10-3
    Jeremy Kimball
    Prelim
    190
    3 x 5
    #10 add_circle
    L
    Down to 15-11
    Keith Berry
    Keith Berry
    Professional MMA
    "Grizzly" Nickname "KO Kid"
    -220
    (Moderate Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +170
    (Slight Underdog)
    22
    +4 mos, 4 wks, 2 days     		Age at Fight 25
    +9 mos, 6 days
    189.2 lbs
    (85.8 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    189.9 lbs
    (86.1 kgs)
    6'0"
    (183cm)
    		Height
    6'1"
    (186cm)
    72.0"
    (183cm)
    		Reach
    73.0"
    (185cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Bellator MMA Lightweight Championship KO/TKO, Punches 0:44 Round 1 of 5
    Michael Chandler
    2
    W
    Up to 12-0
    Michael Chandler
    Main Event
    155
    5 x 5
    #9 add_circle
    L
    Down to 14-2
    David Rickels
    David Rickels
    Professional MMA
    "Iron" Nickname "The Caveman"
    -1100
    (Huge Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +700
    (Huge Underdog)
    Champion

    Lightweight
    		Title Challenger

    Lightweight
    27
    +3 mos, 1 week     		Age at Fight 24
    +6 mos, 3 wks, 5 days
    154.6 lbs
    (70.1 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    154.6 lbs
    (70.1 kgs)
    5'8"
    (173cm)
    		Height
    6'0"
    (183cm)
    71.5"
    (182cm)
    		Reach
    73.0"
    (185cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Bellator MMA Welterweight Championship KO/TKO, Punches 2:58 Round 4 of 5, 17:58 Total
    Ben Askren
    4
    W
    Up to 12-0
    Ben Askren
    Co-Main
    170
    5 x 5
    #8 add_circle
    L
    Down to 13-1
    Andrey Koreshkov
    Andrey Koreshkov
    Professional MMA
    "Funky" Nickname "Spartan"
    -450
    (Heavy Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +350
    (Moderate Underdog)
    Champion

    Welterweight
    		Title Challenger

    Welterweight
    29
    +1 week, 6 days     		Age at Fight 22
    +11 mos, 1 week, 1 day
    169.9 lbs
    (77.1 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    169.2 lbs
    (76.7 kgs)
    5'11"
    (181cm)
    		Height
    6'1"
    (185cm)
    71.0"
    (180cm)
    		Reach
    76.0"
    (193cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Tournament Championship KO/TKO, Punches 2:51 Round 3 of 3, 12:51 Total
    Muhammed Lawal
    W
    Up to 11-2
    Muhammed Lawal
    Main Card
    205
    3 x 5
    #7 add_circle
    L
    Down to 11-3
    Jacob Noe
    Jacob Noe
    Professional MMA
    "King Mo" Nickname "The Psycho"
    -1100
    (Huge Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +700
    (Huge Underdog)
    32
    +6 mos, 2 wks, 6 days     		Age at Fight 33
    +2 days
    205.6 lbs
    (93.3 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    205.7 lbs
    (93.3 kgs)
    6'0"
    (183cm)
    		Height
    6'3"
    (190cm)
    79.0"
    (201cm)
    		Reach
    75.0"
    (191cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Tournament Championship KO/TKO, Punches 4:02 Round 3 of 3, 14:02 Total
    Vitaly Minakov
    W
    Up to 12-0
    Vitaly Minakov
    Main Card
    265
    3 x 5
    #6 add_circle
    L
    Down to 10-3
    Ryan Martinez
    Ryan Martinez
    Professional MMA
    -335
    (Moderate Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +245
    (Moderate Underdog)
    28
    +5 mos, 3 wks, 4 days     		Age at Fight 30
    +11 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
    239.1 lbs
    (108.5 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    262.8 lbs
    (119.2 kgs)
    6'3"
    (191cm)
    		Height
    5'11"
    (181cm)
    76.0"
    (193cm)
    		Reach
    71.5"
    (182cm)
    Matchup Page
  • KO/TKO, Punches 0:54 Round 2 of 3, 5:54 Total
    Patricio Pitbull
    W
    Up to 18-2
    Patricio Pitbull
    Main Card
    145
    3 x 5
    #5 add_circle
    L
    Down to 9-3
    Jared Downing
    Jared Downing
    Professional MMA
    Nickname "Demon Eyes"
    -550
    (Heavy Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +400
    (Heavy Underdog)
    26
    +3 wks, 3 days     		Age at Fight 24
    +2 wks, 5 days
    145.1 lbs
    (65.8 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    145.9 lbs
    (66.2 kgs)
    5'6"
    (168cm)
    		Height
    5'6"
    (168cm)
    65.5"
    (166cm)
    		Reach
    68.0"
    (173cm)
    Matchup Page
  • KO/TKO, Punches 1:05 Round 2 of 3, 6:05 Total
    Bubba Jenkins
    W
    Up to 4-0
    Bubba Jenkins
    Prelim
    155
    3 x 5
    #4 add_circle
    L
    Down to 5-7
    Mike Barreras
    Mike Barreras
    Professional MMA
    "Bad Man" Nickname
    -2000
    (Huge Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +1000
    (Huge Underdog)
    25
    +5 mos, 3 wks, 5 days     		Age at Fight
    156.0 lbs
    (70.8 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    155.8 lbs
    (70.7 kgs)
    5'8"
    (173cm)
    		Height
    5'11"
    (180cm)
    72.0"
    (183cm)
    		Reach
    69.0"
    (175cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Submission, Rear Naked Choke 1:07 Round 3 of 3, 11:07 Total
    Anthony Leone
    W
    Up to 13-5
    Anthony Leone
    Prelim
    135
    3 x 5
    #3 add_circle
    L
    Down to 15-3
    Frank Baca
    Frank Baca
    Professional MMA
    -225
    (Moderate Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +175
    (Slight Underdog)
    26
    +2 mos, 4 days     		Age at Fight
    135.9 lbs
    (61.6 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    135.4 lbs
    (61.4 kgs)
    5'6"
    (168cm)
    		Height
    5'8"
    (173cm)
    63.0"
    (160cm)
    		Reach
    67.0"
    (170cm)
    Matchup Page
  • Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:03 Round 3 of 3, 12:03 Total
    Rafael Silva
    W
    Up to 20-3
    Rafael Silva
    Prelim
    135
    3 x 5
    #2 add_circle
    L
    Down to 11-2
    Rodrigo Lima
    Rodrigo Lima
    Professional MMA
    "Morcego" Nickname "Ratinho"
    +255
    (Moderate Underdog)
    		Betting Odds
    -345
    (Moderate Favorite)
    28
    +4 mos, 1 week, 4 days     		Age at Fight 22
    +2 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
    136.0 lbs
    (61.7 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    135.4 lbs
    (61.4 kgs)
    5'7"
    (170cm)
    		Height
    5'6"
    (168cm)
    69.0"
    (175cm)
    		Reach
    66.0"
    (168cm)
    Matchup Page
  • KO/TKO, Punches 2:20 Round 3 of 3, 12:20 Total
    Will Brooks
    W
    Up to 10-1
    Will Brooks
    Prelim
    158
    3 x 5
    #1 add_circle
    L
    Down to 9-6
    Chris Leyva
    Chris Leyva
    Professional MMA
    "Ill" Nickname "The Lightning"
    -1400
    (Huge Favorite)
    		Betting Odds
    +800
    (Huge Underdog)
    26
    +9 mos, 3 wks, 2 days     		Age at Fight
    157.5 lbs
    (71.4 kgs)
    		Weigh-In Result
    157.3 lbs
    (71.4 kgs)
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    		Height
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    72.0"
    (183cm)
    		Reach
    N/A
    -
    Matchup Page

Cancelled & Fizzled Bouts

Additional Event Information

Weigh-In Results

14
C. Wright 148.8
•
145.4 D. Sanchez
13
A. Cruz 136.0
•
134.9 F. Chavez
12
J. Palacios 148.8
•
151.2 R. Jacques
11
R. Wilson 135.6
•
135.6 S. Bunch
10
J. Kimball 189.2
•
189.9 K. Berry
9
M. Chandler 154.6
•
154.6 D. Rickels
8
B. Askren 169.9
•
169.2 A. Koreshkov
7
M. Lawal 205.6
•
205.7 J. Noe
6
V. Minakov 239.1
•
262.8 R. Martinez
5
J. Downing 145.9
•
145.1 P. Pitbull
4
B. Jenkins 156.0
•
155.8 M. Barreras
3
A. Leone 135.9
•
135.4 F. Baca
2
R. Silva 136.0
•
135.4 R. Lima
1
C. Leyva 157.3
•
157.5 W. Brooks

Fight Referees

14 Wright vs. Sanchez:
N/A
13 Cruz vs. Chavez:
N/A
12 Palacios vs. Jacques:
N/A
11 Wilson vs. Bunch:
N/A
10 Kimball vs. Berry:
N/A
9 Chandler vs. Rickels:
Jason Herzog
8 Askren vs. Koreshkov:
Jason Herzog
7 Lawal vs. Noe:
Jason Herzog
6 Minakov vs. Martinez:
Raul Porrata
5 Downing vs. Pitbull:
Raul Porrata
4 Jenkins vs. Barreras:
Joe Coca
3 Leone vs. Baca:
Jason Herzog
2 Silva vs. Lima:
Jason Herzog
1 Leyva vs. Brooks:
Robert Romero

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Event Production

  • U.S. Broadcast: Spike TV
  • Preliminary Card: Spike.com
  • Promotion: Bellator MMA
  • Ownership: Bellator Sport Worldwide LLC
  • Venue: Santa Ana Star Center
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • TV Announcers: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Ring Announcer: Michael C. Williams
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jimmy Smith
  • TV Ratings: 707,000 avg. viewers (981,000 peak)
  • Promotion Links:
    BFC
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669 total users made predictions on this event, breaking down as follows below.

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Sanchez
88%
Wright
12%
Chavez
17%
Cruz
83%
Jacques
26%
Palacios
74%
Bunch
96%
Wilson
4%
Kimball
40%
Berry
60%
Rickels
4%
Chandler
96%
Koreshkov
11%
Askren
89%
Lawal
95%
Noe
5%
Martinez
12%
Minakov
88%
Downing
4%
Pitbull
96%
Barreras
2%
Jenkins
98%
Leone
64%
Baca
36%
Silva
16%
Lima
84%
Leyva
2%
Brooks
98%

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